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Avikus enters into Italy distribution partnership

2025-12-19T12:30:00+00:00By

New collaboration with Saim Marine to advance Korean tech firm’s market penetration in key European market

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Polish builder expands electric yacht range amid rising demand

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Bast Boat is looking to strengthen its position in international markets

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Oceanco begins outfitting first 80m Simply Custom project

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Project Y729 is due for delivery in 2027

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People on the Move this Week

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New appointments at BRP, GOST, Numarine and more

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Aussie government rejects BRP sale of Telwater

2025-12-18T15:28:00+00:00> , By

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission rules acquisition by Yamaha would result in unfair market advantage

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Patrick acquires two marine equipment suppliers

2025-12-18T15:27:00+00:00> , By

Acquisition of electrical component manufacturers Quality Engineered Services and Egis Group said to bolster marine division offering to OEMs and refit yards

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Moonen Yachts secures sale of ninth Martinique hull

2025-12-18T12:30:00+00:00

The 345GT yacht is due for delivery in January 2027

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Registration open for NMMA Canada Industry Breakfast

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Annual industry breakfast to be held Tuesday January 20 during Toronto International Boat Show

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Omaya Yachts expands Greek presence

2025-12-18T12:30:00+00:00

Elgen Yachting to represent the Bulgarian cat brand in Greece

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AdamSea expands into UK market

2025-12-18T12:30:00+00:00By

Candian online marketplace is now available to users across England, Scotland, Wales and Norther Ireland

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Temo to double production by 2026 with larger facility and product range

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The company is expanding its manufacturing facility in France and strengthening its presence in North America

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GOST announces management appointments

2025-12-18T09:15:00+00:00By

Promotions position US security firm to maintain growth targets

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New organiser for Stockholm International Boat Show

2025-12-17T12:30:00+00:00By

Numera Mässor has extensive experience organising consumer trade fairs in Sweden

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Singapore Yachting Festival 2026 set to be largest edition yet

2025-12-17T12:30:00+00:00By

Next year’s event will feature over 70 yachts, 200 brands, and new VIP experiences

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Freedom Boat Club grows Marseille network with two new locations

2025-12-17T12:30:00+00:00

World’s largest boat club expands to include Port de La Pointe Rouge and Port de Servaux

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Azimut Yachts expands Brazilian operations with 60 new job openings

2025-12-17T12:30:00+00:00By

The Italian builder is looking for workers at its Itajaí facility

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Seaquip reports boom in registrations, crosses 1,500 mark in just weeks

2025-12-17T12:30:00+00:00

The Mediterranean Yacht and Marine Equipment Trade Fair secures major sponsorships, names new brand ambassador ahead of its inaugural edition in 2026

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Feadship exec joins Water Revolution Foundation board

2025-12-17T12:30:00+00:00By

Bas van Helden is managing director of De Voogt Naval Architects

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BRP names new CEO

2025-12-16T14:11:00+00:00By

Denis Le Vot to succeed retiring José Boisjoli as president and CEO, effective February 1

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MDL Marinas continues major investment across its UK marina network

2025-12-16T12:41:00+00:00

Between April and October, the UK marina operator invested £4.38m, with an additional £1.97m already committed for completion by year-end

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Final call for Neptune Award entries

2025-12-16T12:30:00+00:00By

Deadline for popular marketing award program is Wednesday December 17

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Jeanneau launches new power catamaran range

2025-12-16T12:30:00+00:00

The TH33 and TH38 were initially introduced under the Four Winns brand

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Patrick Industries president resigns, successor named

2025-12-16T12:30:00+00:00By

Kip Ellis has left his position to pursue interests outside the company

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Suzuki receives corporate innovation award at Silicon Valley Summit

2025-12-16T12:30:00+00:00By

Plug and Play biannual summit celebrates innovations from more than 4,000 firms across more than 20 industry sectors

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AkzoNobel completes sale of AkzoNobel India to JSW Group

2025-12-16T12:30:00+00:00By

The sale marks a milestone in AkzoNobel’s strategic portfolio review

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Fire destroys yacht at Myrtle Beach area marina

2025-12-15T15:45:00+00:00By

The vessel was docked at a marina in Coquina Harbour on the Intercoastal Waterway

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Raymarine, FLIR enhance focus on recreational fishing market

2025-12-15T14:16:00+00:00By

New strategic sponsorship of On The Water Media properties aimed to grow branding strength in US northeast

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Azimut-Benetti tops Global Order Book, launches new service division

2025-12-15T12:46:00+00:00

Italian builder confirmed as world’s leading builder of megayachts for the 26th year

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New French marine trade show

2025-12-15T12:30:00+00:00

Specialist marine equipment exhibition for professionals to take place next month

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Neel Trimarans placed in receivership

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French trimaran builder seeks protection to safeguard jobs and stabilise operations

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Johnson Outdoors posts stronger Q4, but losses continue

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Higher Q4 fishing, diving revenues slow the bleeding for US equipment manufacturer

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Sanlorenzo Yachts UK to open flagship Mayfair showroom

2025-12-15T12:30:00+00:00

Italian builder strengthens UK presence with Park Lane location planned for early 2026

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Confindustria Nautica presents latest industry findings, highlighting optimism for 2025/26

2025-12-12T13:58:00+00:00

Analysis reveals mixed results for 2025 and a more optimistic outlook for the year ahead

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Palumbo partners with Novamarine on bespoke tender production

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Agreement extends customised Made-in-Italy tenders across ISA, EXTRA, Columbus and Mondomarine fleets

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Numarine appoints new CEO to lead next phase of growth

2025-12-12T12:30:00+00:00

Patrik von Sydow brings extensive leadership experience from across the global superyacht sector

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People on the Move this Week

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New appointments at Sunseeker, Sargo Boats, IGY Marinas and more

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Hong Kong show sees growing industry participation

2025-12-11T15:29:00+00:00By

The four-day event highlighted the city’s expanding influence in marine tourism

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Northstar establishes US operation

2025-12-11T15:21:00+00:00By

Turkish RIB builder creates full subsidiary in North Carolina

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Forte Yachts nears completion of its first Forte 47

2025-12-11T12:30:00+00:00

The “mini superyacht” is set to redefine the 47ft segment

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Three years on, Fort Myers Yacht Basin still facing permitting delays

2025-12-10T15:52:00+00:00By

Developers, local officials, and residents voice growing frustration as state and federal permit delays, worsened by the recent US government shutdown, hinder project progress

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ABYC Standards Week to explore e-foils and powered surfboards

2025-12-10T15:47:00+00:00By

January meeting to discuss standards for rapidly evolving technologies

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Florida dry stack marina plans expansion

2025-12-10T13:15:00+00:00By

TNT Marine Center in North Miami submits planning application for new 107-vessel dry stack storage building

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Leadership transition at Global Marine Business Advisors

2025-12-10T12:30:00+00:00By

Veda Pretorius ends three-year tenure as GMBA chair, succeeded by Richard Haws

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Supra Boats, Volvo Penta collaborate to redefine towboat performance

2025-12-10T12:30:00+00:00

The integration of Volvo Penta’s Forward Drive technology into Supra’s SE model delivers sterndrive-like handling and exceptional wake capabilities

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KM Yachtbuilders delivers OCD-designed 60ft Alvorada

2025-12-10T12:30:00+00:00By

The OCD60 was built for long voyages with ample comfort on board

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IGY appoints EVP & head of global marina operations

2025-12-10T07:05:00+00:00By

Long-serving senior leader steps into expanded role

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Ukrainian fishing boat builder expands range amid rising demand

2025-12-09T16:45:00+00:00> , By

Alba is growing its portfolio and ramping up promotional efforts across the Baltic States, Poland, and other European markets

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Windy unveils renderings of biggest chase boat yet

2025-12-09T14:22:00+00:00By

At nearly 24m, the SR77 will be Windy’s largest yacht and one of Sweden’s biggest leisure vessels

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Wave International appoints Polish distributor

2025-12-09T14:09:00+00:00By

Gdansk-based Marineworks named official partner in support of expansion into Polish leisure and commercial marine market